Creo and DuPont Imaging Technologies to Offer New Version of Veris Pro

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    VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2005--Creo Inc. (TSX:CRE)(NASDAQ:CREO) and DuPont Imaging Technologies today announced that they are initiating new joint development and sales activities in color proofing. DuPont Imaging Technologies will deploy its well-recognized DuPont(TM) CromaNet(TM) color management, together with DuPont(TM) Cromalin(R) ink and media, on the Creo Veris(TM) proofer. Work is underway to complete development of this Cromalin(R) Veris proofing solution, which will be available through DuPont sales channels.

    "The Creo Multi-Drop Array(TM) imaging technology used on the Veris proofer delivers precise control of its 3 pL ink drops to produce superior-quality inkjet printing," explained Paolo A. Barbieri, global business director, DuPont Color Communication. "This innovation creates a premiere level of image quality and color accuracy that, when associated with the finest Cromalin(R) color management and media, will offer a unique, high-level contract proofing solution. We are pleased to offer this solution to our customers."

    "This work builds on the strong relationship we have established with DuPont Imaging Technologies in the provision of thermal digital halftone proofing systems and consumables and the development of color filter manufacturing systems for the flat panel display industry," said Amos Michelson, Creo chief executive officer. "Both Creo and DuPont Imaging Technologies have a strong history of leveraging one another's technical excellence to deliver superior quality and value to our customers."

    The Veris proofer produces a controlled stream of precisely-formed and placed drops at 1500 x 1500 dpi, for high-quality, repeatable proofs that are accurate predictors of the final printed job. Creo will continue to sell Veris proofing solutions, complete with Creo ink and media and direct connectivity to Creo Prinergy(R) and Brisque(R) prepress workflows, through Creo sales channels.

    DuPont Imaging Technologies and Creo are also starting evaluation of a new version of the DuPont(TM) Cromalin(R) b2 drop-on-demand inkjet proofer that will be integrated with Creo workflow, color management and consumables.

    Images available for download at www.creo.com/imagebank.

    This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are described under the caption "Certain Factors That May Affect Future Results" and elsewhere in our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and which are incorporated herein by reference. We do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this news release.

    About DuPont Imaging Technologies

    DuPont Imaging Technologies is part of the DuPont Electronics & Communication Technologies platform. DuPont Imaging Technologies has R& D and manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe. Customer Technology Centers are located in Europe, Asia, North and South America to provide outstanding technical support to the Packaging Graphics and Color Proofing industries with DuPont(TM) Cyrel(R) and DuPont(TM) Cromalin(R) products respectively.

    The DuPont Oval, DuPont(TM), The miracles of science(TM), ChromaNet(TM), iCertification(TM) and Cromalin(R) are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.

    About Creo

    Creo Inc. is a global company with key strengths in imaging, software, and digital printing plate technology. The leading provider of prepress systems, Creo helps over 25,000 customers worldwide adopt digital production methods which reduce costs, increase print quality and allow them to serve their customers more efficiently. Based on a solid foundation of intellectual property, Creo has an unmatched range of technology solutions that address the needs of commercial, publication, on demand, packaging, and newspaper printers, and creative professionals. Creo product lines include software and hardware for computer-to-plate imaging, systems for digital photography, scanning, and proofing, as well as printing plates and proofing media. Creo also supplies on-press imaging technology, components for digital presses, color servers, and high-speed digital printers.

    Based in Vancouver, Canada, Creo reported fiscal 2004 revenue of US$636 million. Creo trades on Nasdaq (CREO) and the TSX (CRE).

    (C) 2005 Creo Inc. The Creo product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or service marks of Creo Inc. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Other company and brand, product and service names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Data is subject to change without notice.

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CONTACT: Creo Inc. Rochelle van Halm Corporate Headquarters (604) 676-4526 Fax: (604) 437-9891 Email: rochelle.van.halm@creo.com OR Creo Inc. Tracy Rawa Investor Relations (604) 419-4794 Fax: (604) 437-9891 Email: IR@creo.com Website: www.creo.com OR DuPont Imaging Technologies Global MC Pier-Luigi Sassanelli +49-(0)6102-18-4400 Email: pier-luigi.sassanelli@dupont.com OR DuPont Imaging Technologies MC Americas Mary Rivera (302) 992-3065 Email: maribel.rivera@usa.dupont.com OR DuPont Imaging Technologies MC Europe/MEA Ellen Richter +49-(0)6102-18-4400 Email: ellen.richter@deu.dupont.com

KEYWORD: NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE PUBLISHING SOFTWARE SOURCE: Creo Inc.

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